| the smartest person....hmm..... i think its that alien girl from the show The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (srry don't remember her name) haha .... i know I'm so ignorant sometimes ;)~ |
IDex said: EXACTLY what I was thinking...Ginko from Mushishi was the first to pop into my mind. |
| I think a lot of people are missing the "philosophically speaking" part of the question. |
Kinoholic said: They don't understand philosophy to begin with.I think a lot of people are missing the "philosophically speaking" part of the question. |
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| Actually what about Johan Liebert? I will edit out Reinhardo because I realize his intelligence lies mostly in governing an empire (although he probably he is very philosophical to even reach there) |
| Even when I was in crowd, I was always alone |
| Holo and Hohenheim. |
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| Light Yagami from Death Note. Or maybe L |
| Im gonna have to say Light Yagami. he is doing pretty well in the brains and philosophy department. and yea, you could say hes only intelligent because the creators made him seem that way....but you can say that about ANY smart character considering they are all fictional. |
Hokuto_no_FuzzJun 15, 2011 4:17 PM
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Jrittmayer said: Yui from K-ON. Fun things are indeed, fun. Seconding Yang Wenli. Would also like to mention Murai. He understood that Iserlohn needed someone like him for it to be efficient and not just full of foppery and whim. Maybe not exactly philosophical, but he looked at the bigger picture. |
| Yukio...? |
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| Victorique de Blois, Gosick. She's young, but she can solve mysteries that her adult (and detective) brother can't solve. Also, Irabu Ichiro, Kuuchuu Buranko. Although he acts like an idiot, he knows what to do with his patients. And he never fails with his terapies. |
| Katsuragi keima - TWGON Shikamaru Nara - Naruto Sakurai tomoki (when It comes to peeking) - Sora no otoshimono Sugata, Eishirou - sora no otoshimono Saito yakumo - shinrei tantei yakumo |
| I would go for Light from Death Note, the way he moved things around so no one would be sure if he was kira. He even manipulated L and the police force. |
| Yeah... I def. think that people are missing the "philosophically" part of the questions. You can be clever and have a high IQ, but that's not philosophical intelligence. (i.e. Light) |
| Yang Wenli and Reinhard have already been mentioned, so I'll have to add Griffith(Berserk) to the list. |
| I can only think of Light (Death Note) and Shikamaru (Naruto) |
| A lot of characters (well, their creators, I suppose) like to think they're very cool and philosphical making a bunch of epic speeches and such, but most of the time what they say isn't really very wise or well thought out. xD Also, characters are perfectly capable of being geniuses in some aspects without being wise. Sherlock Holmes is a genius, but he couldn't give a damn about philosophy or morals. The really wise, philosophical characters are the ones who ponder everything, I mean Yang Wenli's a great example, Ginko from Mushishi and Kino, they all have very open minds. Those such as Lelouch and Light Yagami are very debatable because of their strong opinions, since you'd only really consider them to be intelligent if you agree with their views and their intentions. : ) |
curiouser and curiouser :) |
Baman said: Yang Wenli. Certainly the brightest in a strategical and tactical sense, as well as being a ace in history and having a good understanding of politics. And a remarkably strong faith in his democratic ideals. And at the same time, Oberstein, for both being a no-compromise Machiavellian schemer, but also willing to sacrifice everything for his ideals. Basically this. |
| I have to agree with most of the sentiment that Lelouch isn't all that great philosophically speaking. But I don't think he had to be. I was a big fan of his character throughout the series but the above all he just seems to be confused and tries to convince himself that he knows some greater truth that will let him keep on going. Also, though Victorique from GOSICK is very smart, I don't necessarily consider her philosophical. In that case, I guess she'd be more like Conan from Detective Conan but much better spoken. I'm not sure if I missed it but I'm surprised no one has mentioned Yuuko Ichihara from xxxHolic. Sure she's a drunk most of the time but it's her serious moments that amaze me. |
| maybe Johan Liebert from Monster i also think that both Light and L from deathnote should be mentioned here |
| I had troubles thinking of a character "who is the most intelligent...; philosophically speaking." I could think of several characters who are at least portrayed as highly intelligent. And I can think of a few who seem wise. But when I think of philosophy, I think of doctrine that pretty much --- but not necessarily --- dictates how one lives one's life. With that in mind, the only character I can think of that even has an interesting philosophy in my opinion would be Claire Stanfield. Wenli Yang is a man of principle and wise beyond his years. But I didn't get a sense of a strong philosophy from him. |
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| Kotomi, Inchinose From Clannad? I think, L was definitely physically smart |
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astronomical said: Yeah... I def. think that people are missing the "philosophically" part of the questions. You can be clever and have a high IQ, but that's not philosophical intelligence. (i.e. Light) This. The characters that are frequently mentioned in the posts before this seem to be those with strategic intelligence (Shikamaru Nara, seriously? What part of him is philosophical? In fact, no character of Naruto is qualified to be mentioned here). Personally, I have yet to come across a character with sufficient insight to make me label him as 'philosophically intelligent'. Or none that spring to mind as of now. But that's probably due to a lack of variety in the ones I've watched thusfar. |
ToadbusterJun 23, 2011 9:18 AM
| hm....the only person I can think of is Ginko from Mushishi |
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| Light Yagami and L Lawliet from Death Note. |
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| konata cause all she does is eat pocky all day and read manga and fap, philosophically speaking that's the best thing possible, a modern day hedonist and cynic if you ask me. |
| Light from Death Note. Toua from One Outs. |
Eurius said: She certainly has that air about her, plus she spends her life passing on her lessons under the guise of "wishes".I'm not sure if I missed it but I'm surprised no one has mentioned Yuuko Ichihara from xxxHolic. Sure she's a drunk most of the time but it's her serious moments that amaze me. |
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D-GreatRuler said: Glad you agree. I recommend watching Mushishi. I think Ginko, the main character can def. be considered philosophically intelligent. That, and it's just a great anime.astronomical said: This. The characters that are frequently mentioned in the posts before this seem to be those with strategic intelligence (Shikamaru Nara, seriously? What part of him is philosophical? In fact, no character of Naruto is qualified to be mentioned here).Yeah... I def. think that people are missing the "philosophically" part of the questions. You can be clever and have a high IQ, but that's not philosophical intelligence. (i.e. Light) Personally, I have yet to come across a character with sufficient insight to make me label him as 'philosophically intelligent'. Or none that spring to mind as of now. But that's probably due to a lack of variety in the ones I've watched thusfar. |
| Something makes me want to say Kaiji. He is an amazing strategist, when the time comes for it... Also, he totally knows whats wrong with the people of this world and then confronts it. Example - |
n10sity said: I had troubles thinking of a character "who is the most intelligent...; philosophically speaking." I could think of several characters who are at least portrayed as highly intelligent. And I can think of a few who seem wise. But when I think of philosophy, I think of doctrine that pretty much --- but not necessarily --- dictates how one lives one's life. With that in mind, the only character I can think of that even has an interesting philosophy in my opinion would be Claire Stanfield. Wenli Yang is a man of principle and wise beyond his years. But I didn't get a sense of a strong philosophy from him. Huh, I hadn't thought of him. Great choice. Good ol' Claire and his solipsism. |
| L and Light from Death Note. Lelouch from Code Geass. |
| I wouldn't classify him as particularly intelligent or philosophical, but Kimberlee in FMA had interesting things to say about killing people with alchemy. I don't know what made me just think of him. |
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| Ginko of Mushishi is who came to mind first for me. He just always knows how to go about things, and has this deep connection with nature. I would definitely add Kino from Kino's Journey as well, though. Lots of things to ponder about from the character's observations. Great stuff. |
| Great topic !! Euh it may sound childish or not... Madara Uchiha ! I like his project "Tsuki no me" He knows how to play with people's mind 3:) Kaname in Vampire Knight. I think this one fits your question! |
| "Il est difficile d'attraper un chat noir dans une pièce sombre, surtout lorsqu'il n'y est pas." |
| Yagami Light. Coz he wants to get rid of all the criminals rather than accepting crime like everyone else. Also people who say you have no right to decide who lives and who dies, thats Gods job and you are not God. Well then why did God allow people and give people the necessary tools to be able to end other ppls lives? |
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Confucius said: The master of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu, Seijuro Hiko the 13th. A man of wisdom, philosophy and swordsmanship. gregory003 said: Light in deathnote. Guy is amazing. You have yet to witness the greatness of Legend of the Galactic Heroes and Monster. It puts Death Note to shame Monster doesn't put deathnote to shame, monster is more boring than deathnote (up until |
KimuraJul 3, 2011 10:22 PM
I will live on no matter what... so I can meet you once again. |
| Lelouch ,Light or L... |
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| I'd go with: Kino from Kino no Tabi Higuchi Seitarou from Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei Ginko from Mushishi Also, some that are not from anime, but instead novels/manga: I from Zaregoto Emanon from Omoide Emanon Zerozaki Hitoshiki from Zaregoto |
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| I'm going with Spike Spiegal. Not sure about intelligence, but he's got the philosophical part down. |
| Lelouch is the smartest anime character I can think of!! |
| Come on Detective Conan is the smartest by far. |
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